Meadow View

The lovely market town of King’s Lynn is a good place to start – head into town on the bus or park in West Lynn and hop on the ferry across to the town centre. The historic town centre is a real treat, with lots of things to see, including the minster, the museum, the Custom House and St George’s Guildhall (a theatre where Shakespeare himself once performed). Keeping it countryside for a little while, you may like to go on safari to look out for native and international species at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve (15 minutes’ drive), get to know the big birds of Fens Falconry (25 minutes) or visit Church Farm (20 minutes) to meet farm animals and get stuck into activities like lamb feeding, tractor rides and pig racing. Or how about some time by the coast? The closest place to see the sea is probably The Wash Viewpoint, about 15 minutes’ drive away, and there are lots of other lovely spots a little further afield, including Snettisham, Hunstanton (both half an hour) and Brancaster (40 minutes). If you're heading that way, you could also stop at Sandringham (20 minutes) to see the estate Queen Elizabeth II loved so much.